Cyanide poisoning in the ministry's laboratory! 3 employees were hospitalized

It was reported that 3 personnel working at Mersin Laboratory Directorate were sent to the hospital on suspicion of poisoning.

The incident took place around 16.30 in the Mersin Laboratory Directorate in the building belonging to the Ministry of Commerce, located opposite the port in Yeni Mahalle, central Akdeniz district. A report was made to the Emergency Call Center upon suspicion of cyanide poisoning as a result of three personnel working in the laboratory coming into contact with a powdery substance. Following the incident, 1 UMKE team and 3 emergency ambulances were dispatched to the region under the coordination of AFAD.

It was reported that the 3 directly affected personnel were transferred to the hospital and the developments were being followed.

In the statement made by the Governorship on the subject, our 112 Emergency Call Center was notified that 3 personnel working at the Mersin Laboratory Directorate of the Ministry of Commerce, located in Yeni Mahalle, Akdeniz district, were suspected of being poisoned at around 16.30 today. After receiving the notice, 2 vehicles and 6 personnel from our AFAD Provincial Directorate, 1 UMKE vehicle and 3 ambulances from our Provincial Health Directorate were immediately dispatched to the scene.

3 personnel affected by the incident were referred to the nearest hospital for treatment. The investigation into the matter continues. "We wish our staff affected by the incident to get well soon."